Destinations
Showcasing the Mexican Caribbean
The Quintana Roo Tourism Board has unveiled the first phase of MexicanCaribbean.travel – its new digital platform showcasing all of the Mexican Caribbean destinations and offerings and further positioning Quintana Roo as one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the world. MexicanCaribbean.travel integrates each Quintana Roo destination in an interface designed by Simpleview, specialists in international tourism marketing with a portfolio of more than 1,000 global clients including Australia and Dubai. The partnership reinforces the digital marketing strategy of the Mexican...
First Canopy by Hilton Opens In Cancun
Hilton's new lifestyle brand, Canopy by Hilton, has made its debut in the Caribbean and Latin America with the opening of the Canopy by Hilton Cancun la Isla. The 174-room urban oasis is situated in Cancun’s ‘Hotel Zone’ overlooking Nichupté Bay. Guests can discover the locale of Cancun woven within each element of the property through architecture, design, gastronomy and programming alongside the legendary comforts of Hilton. Jorge Giannattasio, senior vice president and head of operations, said: “Cancun is one of Mexico’s most visited destinations, offering an array of...
Love Is In The Air
Haven Riviera Cancún Resort & Spa is inviting couples to treat themselves to a romantic beachfront getaway filled with warm temperatures and abundant sunshine. The “Haven is for Lovers” Getaway package is designed for sweethearts seeking to treat themselves to a heavenly vacation full of pampering, rest and relaxation. Available for booking through Feb. 28, 2020 and travel through April 30, 2020, couples who book the “Haven is for Lovers” getaway package enjoy premium accommodations in a plush suite with private terrace or balcony and hot tub; a rejuvenating VIP spa...
Swoop launches Winnipeg-Puerto Vallarta service
Low-fare carrier Swoop, a subsidiary of WestJet Airlines Ltd., recently launched service from Winnipeg to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It is Swoop’s second route from Winnipeg to Mexico, offering travellers the choice to vacation on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos from Manitoba’s capital. Having just launched a series of new routes from YWG, including Fort Lauderdale, Tampa Bay and Las Vegas, Winnipeggers have a total of nine destinations through Swoop’s year-round and seasonal operations. “Our route map is constantly expanding, working towards our mission of making...
WTTC Summit Set For Cancun In 2020
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) will now hold its annual Global Summit in Cancun, with a major event to be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico later this year. WTTC’s mission is to promote sustainable growth for the Travel & Tourism sector globally, so it has decided to change the location of the Global Summit given what is best for Puerto Rico at this time. The financial resources that had been set aside will instead be focused on impactful, consumer-facing campaigns and marketing efforts that strongly promote Puerto Rico’s “open for tourism” message and drive...
Tourism Ireland Takes The West By Storm
Tourism Ireland is in western Canada this week, showcasing the island of Ireland to travel agents in British Columbia and Alberta. A delegation of tourism enterprises from Ireland and Canadian partners are taking part in the targeted sales mission focusing on the cities of Vancouver, Langley, Edmonton and Calgary. The workshops involve partner organizations meeting, educating, and doing business with more than 250 travel agents in the region. The sales mission is a valuable opportunity for Tourism Ireland to highlight new and existing offerings on the island of Ireland to travel...
Spend Valentine’s Day With Sandals
Sandals is inviting Canadian agents to spend Valentine’s Day with its director of romance during an exclusive webinar event. It seems only fitting, considering that Sandals has earned a worldwide reputation for providing two people in love with the most romantic all-inclusive vacation experience in the Caribbean. For close to four decades, couples from around the globe have flocked to 15 resorts in Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Bahamas, Grenada and Barbados to enjoy the very best in luxurious accommodations, delicious 5-Star Global Gourmet dining, impeccable 5-Star Service from...
Whistler Celebrates Olympic Anniversary
Whistler is celebrating the 10th anniversary of hosting the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Leaving a lasting mark on the resort, a number of Olympic legacies live on in Whistler for guests to enjoy. Since hosting the bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton events, the Whistler Sliding Centre remains an active training and competition site, while also offering a number of Olympic experiences for guests such as the thrill of sliding in a passenger bobsleigh or the adrenaline rush of a solo skeleton ride. Over at Whistler Olympic Park, the site of the ski jumping, biathlon,...